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October 2023

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech

2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF) has solidified its commitment to education and community development through a strategic partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College. This partnership will provide students at UBTech with valuable scholarships that foster technical skills and empower the local workforce. As a respected conservation group and active participant in the community, WCF recognizes the importance of giving back to the community that has supported its endeavor, said Kevin Richens, President of WCF. The partnership with UBTech involves a substantial donation of $25,000. The funds will be [...]

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00

September 2023

Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development

2023-09-15T14:34:23-06:00

  Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development Coyote Tanks, a welding fabrication company, is excited to announce an impactful collaboration with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) that will not only support aspiring welding professionals but also foster a stronger connection between education and industry. This collaboration, which encompasses scholarships, industry mentorship, and material donations, demonstrates Coyote Tanks' commitment to nurturing talent while addressing the workforce needs of tomorrow. Having a history tracing back to 2011, Coyote Tanks has undergone evolution, while its present President, Doug Reynolds, marks a decade with [...]

Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development2023-09-15T14:34:23-06:00

BHI Donates 8,000 Pounds of Steel to UBTech Welding Students

2023-09-11T08:28:56-06:00

BHI Donates 8,000 Pounds of Steel to UBTech Welding Students In a step towards strengthening technical education and hands-on learning experiences, UBTech extends its gratitude to BHI for their generous donation of 8,000 pounds of steel and pipe materials. This substantial contribution is set to play a role in enhancing the training of welding students at UBTech, providing them with invaluable opportunities to refine their skills and knowledge. The donation, comprising high-quality steel and pipe materials, reaffirms BHI's commitment to fostering growth within the technical education sector and nurturing future professionals. The materials will serve as essential resources for [...]

BHI Donates 8,000 Pounds of Steel to UBTech Welding Students2023-09-11T08:28:56-06:00

August 2023

New Transfer Options for Technical Education Students

2023-08-24T13:53:19-06:00

New Transfer Options for Technical Education Students By Snow College August 22, 2023 – Ephraim, UT – Students at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) have a new transfer option thanks to an articulation agreement between UBTech and Snow College. The partnership will allow UBTech students to leverage their technical training, providing them with a fast-track to an associate degree. Students who transfer from UBTech to Snow College will now have the opportunity to apply their training as credits toward a degree in nursing, pre-engineering, computer information systems, business, or general technology. This agreement will save students time and money, [...]

New Transfer Options for Technical Education Students2023-08-24T13:53:19-06:00

July 2023

UBTech Celebrates Record-Breaking Results from the National SkillsUSA Competition

2023-07-25T14:56:02-06:00

UBTech Celebrates Record-Breaking Results from the National SkillsUSA Competition Students at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) once again showcased their excellence at the National SkillsUSA competition. The National SkillsUSA Competition, renowned for its focus on hands-on skills demonstrations, attracted participants from across the country, putting their expertise to the test in various vocational and technical fields. Thanks to Iowa Tanklines who covered the costs of student travel, the College sent 13 state gold medalists who proudly represented the state of Utah in various skills categories. By demonstrating their hands-on skills, they extended the college’s impressive winning streak. This year, [...]

UBTech Celebrates Record-Breaking Results from the National SkillsUSA Competition2023-07-25T14:56:02-06:00

June 2023

Ovintiv Donates $20,000 to UBTech

2023-06-20T08:58:57-06:00

Ovintiv Donates $20,000 to UBTech Ovintiv, a leader in the Uintah Basin’s oil and gas industry, continues supporting local communities and fostering education by donating $20,000 to Uintah Basin Technical College. This donation will provide valuable scholarships to aspiring students pursuing technical education. By joining forces with UBTech, Ovintiv aims to bridge the gap between industry demands and the availability of qualified professionals. This initiative not only demonstrates the company’s commitment to nurturing talent, but also strengthens the local workforce. “Strengthening the communities we call home is part of our social commitment,” said Senior Superintendent Don Bromley. “We want [...]

Ovintiv Donates $20,000 to UBTech2023-06-20T08:58:57-06:00

API Donates Scholarship To Aid UBTech Students

2023-06-01T15:42:48-06:00

API Donates Scholarship To Aid UBTech Students Uintah Basin Technical College is pleased to announce a new partnership with the local American Petroleum Institution (API) chapter. The API Uintah Basin Chapter will donate a minimum of $2,500 annually to scholarships which will be available to any student pursuing any program at UBTech. “Contributing and providing scholarships to UBTech centralizes our donation,” said API Uintah Basin Chapter Chairman Andrew Kraft. “This scholarship provides financial assistance to any aspiring student in the Uintah Basin. Instead of having individual scholarships across the counties, it made sense to go to the source and [...]

API Donates Scholarship To Aid UBTech Students2023-06-01T15:42:48-06:00

May 2023

UBTech & Williams Partner on Scholarships

2023-05-31T14:08:47-06:00

UBTech & Williams Partner on Scholarships Uintah Basin Technical College is excited to announce Williams, a gas pipeline company, has partnered with the college donating $3,000 annually to help provide scholarships for residents of the Uintah Basin. Ed Vining, senior operations manager in the Uintah District for Williams Northwest Pipeline said, “Partnerships like this, are what helps Williams be part of the community. It also becomes an opportunity for us to hire graduates.” This new scholarship will assist students interested in diesel and electrical programs at UBTech. Half of the scholarship donations will be designated for local high school [...]

UBTech & Williams Partner on Scholarships2023-05-31T14:08:47-06:00

Welding Articulation With USU

2023-05-16T15:35:30-06:00

Welding Articulation with USU By, Dennis Hinkamp, USU USU President Noelle E. Cockett and Uintah Basin Technical College President Aaron Weights sign an agreement allowing students with welding certifications from UBTech to have them credited toward associate degrees in USU Eastern’s welding program. Utah State University and Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) recently signed an agreement that makes it easier for welding students to choose to expand their career paths. The articulation agreement allows UBTech welding certificate students to transfer directly to USU Eastern’s associate degree in welding program. “This is something USU President Cockett and I have been working [...]

Welding Articulation With USU2023-05-16T15:35:30-06:00

UBTech Receive Accolades from Accrediting Agencies

2023-05-15T11:16:33-06:00

UBTech Receive Accolades from Accrediting Agencies After years spent preparing for their 2023 accreditations Uintah Basin Technical College is pleased to announce they have met strict qualities and standards required by two different accrediting bodies. “All our programs and instructors are exceptional,” said UBTech President Aaron Weight. “Our student success is a tribute to the high-quality educational experiences at the College.” The two accreditations – one administered by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the other by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) – are held every six and eight years respectively. In early 2023, the years [...]

UBTech Receive Accolades from Accrediting Agencies2023-05-15T11:16:33-06:00
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